During the seven years they were together, The Format released two amazing albums, and a number of EPs; after the band split up in 2008, Same Means and Nate Ruess went their separate ways. We all know what happened with Nate Ruess’s music career, but what about Same Means’? Here’s a look at what he has been up to in the last 4 years.
Ladies Of Metal is a nonprofit modeling and metal/hardcore band promotions company, founded by Ash Jones (music/band promoter) and Kait Miller (handles the models). All the money they make goes back into the company, their events, their bands, and to fund future events. LOM gives their fans access to FREE content, and news about the biggest metal & hardcore bands out there today. They book their models for events, photoshoots, and even to model clothing company’s merch.
It’s not a new story. Musicians get addicted to drugs/ alcohol, become depressed, have eating disorders and basically self-abuse themselves. A lot of people say how they want to help, but then don’t do anything about it. Hope In Music will change that!
Social media is such an incredible powerful tool. You can say the way I found Alex Johnson’s music was pure serendipity. One of my friends posted a video of her friends singing a song that I just happened to watch. After it was over I saw, in the ‘other videos’ section, Alex’s video and I had a gut instinct to watch it. I was completely blown away. It was pure talent. No synths, no auto tune, just him and his guitar. Just watch this 25 second clip of Alex Johnson signing his song “Birds and Bees” and you will know that true talent hasn’t yet faded away.
Scars on 45 is a 6 piece band from Leeds/Bradford, UK and it consist of Danny Bemrose (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Aimee Driver (vocals), Stuart Nichols (bass guitar), David “Nova” Nowakowski (keyboard, piano, backing vocals), and Chris Durling (drums, percussion). Their song “Beauty’s Running Wild” was featured in an episode of CSI: New York, and their song “Hearts On Fire’ was the lead song on Grey’s Anatomy 2011 soundtrack. They are signed to Atlantic’s Chop Shop Record label, which has been successful in getting previously unsigned bands heard through song placements in popular TV programs. Scars on 45’s first EP, "Give Me Something," was released in January 2011, their second EP “Heart on Fire” was released October 24, 2011.
Jesse Denaro is an Indie/Acoustic artist from Orange County, NY. He refers to himself as "man with no band" to others. His music style is very relaxing and easy to listen to. Take a few minutes out of your time to give him a listen, you might love it!
Rising and humble musician Lance Smith tells INSPIRER.nu all about Pandit and his recent album release, “Eternity Spin”.
Most people who are passionate about music either are too afraid to follow their hearts or get sucked into some other career, but if you take the chance and you risk everything to follow your heart it will, most likely, never fail you. Here is a look into Amanda Alfieri's magnificent job at Atlantic Records in the big and bold New York City.
Hailing from Reno, Nevada (aka The Biggest Little City) unsigned pop-rockers Wayward is comprised of Chris Stanton (vocals, guitar), Allen Lewis (guitar), Brad Crane (bass), and Paul Curatolo (drums, vocals). They have been breaking into the industry since their first EP in 2009., including being featured on Smartpunk’s Top 10 Unsigned Acts, being crowned Hometown Heroes in the September 2009 issue of Alternative Press Magazine, and recently being featured on Purevolumes homepage for a week.The members believe in building personal relationships with their fans and pride themselves on being reachable and relatable; in doing so there newly released EP, “With Love”, was funded 100% by their fans from around the country. With the fans help they were able to do a full 4-song EP release with Kyle Black in West Hollywood, CA, at the same studio that All Time Low tracked their latest album. They were also able to get the songs professionally mastered by Alan Douches of West West Side Music in NYC (Bayside, Pete Townshend, Fleetwood Mac, etc). Wayward has been trying to get ahold of Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy, Black Cards, Owner of Decaydance Records) to show him the publicly address letter they wrote for him and shorty after this interview Wentz tweeted Wayward back saying “haha you guys are funny and have dedicated fans- gonna scope when I get home.” Can’t wait to see what happens.
At 26 years young, Mike Ziemer already has 10 years of music promoting under his belt, he got his start at the young age of 16 when he started helping out friends in local bands & writing for a small online magazine. After successfully putting on his first concert at the age of 18, for some friends in local Dallas suburb bands, he started Third String Productions; where he and his team have been putting on music festivals and concerts in the North Texas area. Just last year he formed ZH Entertainment where he is the President & CEO at. ZH Entertainment is an Umbrella Company For: Third String Productions, Evolve Music Management, Revelation Booking, Third String Studios, and Archetype Records. He has been featured in BUSINESS WEEK, DALLAS OBSERVER, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, SUBSTREAM MAGAZINE, and more for his work.
Some of you may be curious to know who are the mysterious masterminds behind the whimsical hit song “chasing colours”, Well INSPIRER.nu took out the time to find out more about this wicked band and fill you guys in on some exclusive juice! The band All the Lights is made up of two Australian guys Kaelyn and Daniel whom are slowly capturing the indie dance scene with their impressive produced synths. Already being featured in one of Australia’s nationally broadcast radio stations Triple J, ATL have vast plans this year for the band’s growth.
The Audition is one of the hardest working bands out there. Since signing to Victory Records in 2005 they have; released their debut album, Controversy Loves Company, released their second album in January 2008, Champion, released their third album in April 2009, Self-Titled Album, and then they released their latest album, Great Danger, in March 2010. In July of 2010 The Audition announced they were no longer with Victory Records. This September the band announced a lineup change, and plans of recording and releasing a new EP, their first since leaving Victory. A few months ago they started a KickStarter to help with the costs of making the new album, they met and surpassed their goals. Here is the lead singer, Danny Stevens, talking about the band and what keeps the fire in their hearts going.